1. General Age requirement Confirmed registration Physical condition External help Race bibs 2 2. The event

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1 FOZ CÔA DOURO TRAIL ADVENTURE FROM 15 TH UNTIL 18 TH MARCH 2018 FROM 13 TH UNTIL 20 TH OCTOBER 2018

2 1. General Age requirement Confirmed registration Physical condition External help Race bibs 2 2. The event Presentation of the event / organization Program Time Check Refreshments Recommended gear Information of places with road traffic Penalties / disqualifications Participation conditions Accident insurance Registrations Registration process Registration prices and deadlines Secretariat (race bib distribution) Other services Rank and prizes Prize giving: date and places Categories Information How to get to Vila Nova de Foz Côa Accommodation Places to visit Respect of the environment Image rights 17 1

3 1. General 1.1. Age requirement The minimum age requirement for participation in Foz Côa Douro Trail Adventure is 18 years of age. The race is run individually. However, athletes can participate on behalf of a team Confirmed registration To participate in the race your registration must be validated and you must agree to comply with the race regulations Physical condition It is essential to be in a good physical condition to participate in this race; The terrain where this race is held is subject to sudden weather changes. Therefore, runners might be exposed to different weather conditions such as: heat, cold, strong wind, thick mist, intense rain and even snow; Each athlete must know how to manage their physical and mental stress and cope with adverse situations during the race; Each athlete must know how to manage physical or mental problems arising from high fatigue, digestive problems, muscular or joint pain, etc; 1.4. External help 1.5. Race bibs External help is not allowed, except on refreshment posts. Each athlete must know how to adapt to the problems encountered during the race. The race bib is personal and not transferable. Race bibs must be clearly visible throughout the race. In the case of abandonment runners must return their race bib to the organisation Sportsmanlike conduct rules Unlawful behavior, offensive language and verbal/physical aggressions will not be tolerated and will be punished with penalties, fines or disqualification. Any illegal acts will be reported to the appropriate authorities. 2

4 2. The event 2.1. Presentation of the event / organization Foz Côa Douro Trail Adventure (FCDTA) is organized by Carlos Sá Nature Events with the support of the Municipal Chamber of Vila Nova de Foz Côa. The event will be held in two different dates: - Foz Côa Douro Trail Adventure 4 days/4 stages: from 15th until 18th March 2018; - Foz Côa Douro Trail Adventure 8 days/8 stages: from 13th until 20th October In both races, 4 or 8 stages, FCDTA also offers a version for beginners FCDTA Starter 8 Days and FCDTA Starter 4 Days in which participants can run a shorter distance in most stages. On the last day of FCDTA 4 days, 18 th March, it will also be held the Foz Côa Solidarity Race, with distances of 16 Km and 31 Km, open to the general public. Part of the registration fee value will be given to Foz Côa s Santa Casa da Misericordia. FCDTA s participants will be able to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of mountains and terraced valleys, ripped by the rivers Douro and Côa, the agricultural fields with vineyards (one of the best wines in the world), the almond trees in blossom and olive trees. The disabled railway line of Tua and Pocinho, the trips on the Douro River from Pocinho dock, the Côa Museum (the largest collection of rock art in the world), the historic villages of Castelo Rodrigo and Marialva, the FozCôa s villages, Castelo Melhor, Castelo de Numão, Muxagata, and even Longroiva (in Meda s municipality) and Pinhão, the most varied sightseeing spots and the city of Porto are some of the outstanding places of the region. Gastronomic tourism with delicacies and typical ingredients from the region, as well as art and culture and the modern Côa Museum, led the region to be awarded as World Heritage in On boat trips along the Douro River, from the Pocinho dock to Barcad'Alva (on the "Senhora da Veiga" boat, owned by the Municipality of Vila Nova de FozCôa), FCDTA participants will observe the cliffs and terraces of Alto Douro Vinhateiro s vineyards, also classified as World Heritage. The amazing almond trees in blossom embellish the river banks, conferring to Vila Nova de FozCôa the title of Capital of the Almond Trees in Bloom. There's no time limit for each stage. However the organization reserves the right to create new time barriers at any time during the event, for safety reasons. The organization also reserves the right to change the established courses at any time during the event, for the sake of safety, if necessary. There will be also an accompanying-persons program for the families and friends who want to make this unique trip with their athletes! 3

5 2.2. Program Program Foz Côa Douro Trail Adventure 4 days/4 stages 15th to 18th March st Day Thursday 15 March FCDTA 4 Days Advanced - 14km/1000D+/400D-* (São Xisto Castelo de Numão) FCDTA 4 Days Starter - 14km/1000D+/400D-* (São Xisto Castelo de Numão) 12h30 Athletes and accompanying persons meeting at Train Station of Campanhã (Porto) 13h15 Departure of the Douro s Line InterRegional Train heading to Ferradosa s Train Station 16h14 Arrival at Ferradosa s Train Station 16h30 Start FCDTA 1st stage: São Xisto - Castelo de Numão, 14Km 17h30 Expected arrival of the first athletes to Castelo de Numão 18h30 Expected arrival of the last athletes to Castelo de Numão 18h45 Bus departure: Castelo de Numão - CAR (High Performance Centre in Foz Côa) 20h00 Arrival to CAR 20h30 Dinner at CAR 21h30 Dinner s end, technical briefing and overnight stay at CAR 2 nd Day Friday 16 March FCDTA 4 Days Advanced - 56km/1000D+/1000D-* (Marialva Foz Côa) FCDTA 4 Days Starter - 23km/600D+/700D-* (Cidadelhe Castelo Melhor) 06h30 Breakfast at CAR 07h15 Bus departure from CAR to Marialva 08h00 Arrival at Marialva 08h30 Start FCDTA 2 nd stage: Long stage 56Km 09h30 Start FCDTA 2 nd stage Starter 23 Km (Cidadelhe) 12h00 Expected arrival of the first Starter athletes at Castelo Melhor 13h30 Expected arrival of the first athletes at Vila Nova de Foz Côa 14h00 Lunch at CAR 18h30 - Expected arrival of the last athletes at Vila Nova de Foz Côa 19h00 - Dinner at CAR 20h30 - Dinner s end, technical briefing and overnight stay at CAR 4

6 3 rd Day Saturday 17 March FCDTA 4 Days Advanced - 24km/200D+/850D-* (Castelo Rodrigo Barcad Alva) FCDTA 4 Days Starter - 12km/150D+/650D-* (Escalão Barca d Alva) 07h00 Breakfast at CAR 08h00 Bus departure to Castelo Rodrigo 09h00 Arrival at Castelo Rodrigo 09h30 Start FCDTA 3rd stage: 24Km Castelo Rodrigo Barca d Alva 10h00 Start FCDTA 3rd stage Starter: 12Km (Escalhão) 12h30 Expected arrival of the first athletes at BarcaD'Alva 13h00 Lunch at Sra. da Veiga s ship 14h30 Expected arrival of the last athletes at BarcaD'Alva 15h00 Departure in the Cruise Barca D'Alva Pocinho 17h00 Arrival at Pocinho 19h00 Dinner at CAR 20h30 Dinner s end, technical briefing and overnight stay at CAR 4 th Day Sunday 18 March FCDTA 4 Days Advanced - 31km/1200D+/1200D-* (Côa Museum Foz Côa) FCDTA 4 Days Starter - 16km/750D+/650D-* (Côa Museum Foz Côa) Foz Côa Solidarity Race- 31km/1200D+/1200D-* (Côa Museum Foz Côa) Foz Côa Solidarity Race - 16km/750D+/650D-* (Côa Museum Foz Côa) 07h00 Breakfast at CAR 08h00 Bus departure CAR - Côa Museum 08h30 Visit to Côa Museum 09h30 Start of all races 10h40 Expected arrival of the first athletes to Foz Côa town centre 13h30 Prize giving ceremony 14h00 Transfers by van and lunch at CAR 15h30 Expected arrival of the last athletes at Foz Côa town centre 17h20 Transfer to Porto by train 20h35 Arrival to Porto 5

7 2.2.2 Program Foz Côa Douro Trail Adventure 8 days/8 stages 13th to 20th October st Day Saturday 13th de October FCDTA 8 Days Advanced 15km* FCDTA 8 Days Starter 15km* 13h00 Athletes and accompanying persons meeting at Porto s airport 13h15 Transfer to the hotel in Porto 13h45 Athletes and accompanying-persons check-in at the hotel and race bibs distribution 18h00 Start FCDTA 1 st stage: Sunset 15Km - non competitive 2nd Day - Sunday 14th October FCDTA 8 Days Advanced 21km* FCDTA 8 Days Starter 13km* 09h10 Athletes and accompanying persons transfer from the hotel to the train station 11h36 Arrival at Pinhão 12h30 Start FCDTA 2nd stage: 21Km Pinhão s vineyards 14h30 Expected arrival of the first athletes and lunch 16h30 Expected arrival of the last athletes 17h45 Departure of the Douro s Line InterRegional Train heading to Pocinho s Train Station 18h46 Arrival at EstaçãoPocinho s Train Station 19h30 Welcome Session with the President of the Municipal Chamber of Vila Nova de FozCôa, Mr. Gustavo Duarte, Porto wine tasting and technical briefing for the 3 rd and 4 th Stages 20h00 Dinner at CAR (High Performance Centre in Foz Côa) 3rd Day Monday 15th October FCDTA 8 Days Advanced 30km* FCDTA 8 Days Starter 16km* 07h00 Breakfast at CAR 08h00 Transfer CAR - Côa Museum 08h30 Visit to Côa Museum 09h30 Start FCDTA 3rd stage: 30Km 12h30 Expected arrival of the first athletes to Foz Côa town centre 13h00 Transfers by van and lunch at CAR 15h30 Expected arrival of the last athletes to Foz Côa town centre 16h00 Lunch s end at CAR 19h00 Dinner at CAR 6

8 20h30 Dinner s end, technical briefing and overnight stay at CAR 4th Day Tuesday 16th October FCDTA 8 Days Advanced 25km* FCDTA 8 Days Starter 15km* 07h00 Breakfast at CAR 08h00 Delivery of the athletes spare clothes bags at CAR s reception 08h30 Start FCDTA 4 th stage: 25Km 10h30 Expected arrival of the first athletes to Torre de Moncorvo 12h30 Expected arrival of the last athletes to Torre de Moncorvo 13h00 Lunch at Torre de Moncorvo 14h30 Lunch s end at Torre de Moncorvo 14h45 Bus departure from Torre de Moncorvoto Alfândega da Fé 15h30 Arrival and visit to Santo Antão da Barca s Sanctuaryat Alfândega da Fé 16h00 Bus departure from Alfândega da Fé to CAR 16h45 Arrival at CAR 19h00 Dinner at CAR 20h30 Dinner s end, technical briefing and overnight stay at CAR 5th Day Wednesday 17th October FCDTA 8 Days Advanced 20km* FCDTA 8 Days Starter 15km* 07h00 Breakfast at CAR 08h00 Departure of the cruise to Barca D'Alva 10h00 Arrival to Barca D'Alva 10h30 Start FCDTA 5th stage: 20Km Alpajares Trail 12h30 Expected arrival of the first athletes to Barca D'Alva 13h00 Lunch at Sra. da Veiga s ship 14h30 Expected arrival of the last athletes tobarcad'alva 15h00 Departure of the Cruise Barca D'Alva Pocinho 17h00 Arrival to Pocinho 19h00 Dinner at CAR 20h30 Dinner s end, technical briefing and overnight stay at CAR 7

9 6th Day Thursday 18th October FCDTA 8 Days Advanced 60km* FCDTA 8 Days Starter 16km* 06h30 Breakfast at CAR 07h00 Bus departureto Castelo Rodrigo 08h00 Arrival to Castelo Rodrigo 08h30 Start FCDTA 6th stage: Long stage 60Km 13h30 Expected arrival of the first athletes to CAR 14h00 Lunch at CAR 17h00 Lunch s end at CAR 18h30 Expected arrival of the last athletes at CAR 19h00 Dinner at CAR 20h30 Dinner s end, technical briefing and overnight stay at CAR 7th Day Friday 19th de October FCDTA 8 Days Advanced 16km* FCDTA 8 Days Starter 16km* 07h00 Breakfast at CAR 07h30 Check-out and delivery of the athletes and accompanying persons luggage at CAR s reception 08h00 Bus departureto Castelo de Numão 08h30 Arrivalat Castelo de Numão 09h00 Start FCDTA 7th stage: 16Km 10h30 Expected arrival of the first athletes to Castelo de Numão 12h00 Expected arrival of the last athletes to Castelo de Numão 12h30 Transfer to Longroiva Hotel &Termal SPA 13h30 Lunch at Longroiva Hotel &Termal SPA 17h00 Bus departure to Marialva (one of the Historic Villages of Portugal) 17h15 Arrival to Marialva (one of the Historic Villages of Portugal) 17h30 Start FCDTA optional stage: 12km (Marialva - Longroiva) 18h15 Expected arrival of the first athletes to LongroivaHotel &Termal SPA 19h00 Expected arrival of the last athletes to LongroivaHotel &Termal SPA 19h30 Dinner at Longroiva Hotel &Termal SPA 20h30 Dinner s end, technical briefing and overnight stay at Longroiva Hotel &Termal SPA 8

10 8th Day Saturday 20h October FCDTA 8 Days Advanced 21km* FCDTA 8 Days Starter 10km* 07h00 Breakfast at Longroiva Hotel &Termal SPA 08h00 Check-Out and bus departure from Longroiva Hotel &Termal SPA to FozCôa s centre 08h20 Arrival to FozCôa 09h00 Start FCDTA Open Race (road): FozCôa Extreme Half Marathon (21km + 10km) 10h00 Expected arrival of the first athletes 11h40 Expected arrival of the last athletes 12h00 Prize giving ceremony at Municipal Chamber of Vila Nova de FozCôa 13h30 Lunch at Côa Museum and closing party 16h30 Transfer to Pocinho s train station 17h20 Transfer Pocinho - Porto Campanhã 20h35 Arrival to Porto Campanhã (Events end) *NOTE: Distances and altimetry may be subject to change. 9

11 2.3. Time Check Time is controlled by chip; athletes must validate it in the checkpoints. The loss of a chip is the sole responsibility of the participant. All the costs associated with its replacement shall be borne by the participant. Intermediate time controls will be opportunely defined Refreshments Racing in semi autonomy is the rule, which means that each runner must have the capacity to be autonomous between two refreshment posts, not only on the food front but also that of clothing and security. The refreshment posts have an approximate distance between each other of about 10 km Recommended gear Food reserve; Stock of water (minimum 0,5l); Survival blanket; Whistle; Waterproof jacket; Cellphone; Frontal torch; Device that allows reading geographic coordinates and altimetry GPS or other that has this functionality; 2.6. Information of places with road traffic The organization will have a security system throughout the course. However, as it will be impossible to cut road traffic in some places, participants must comply with the traffic rules on public-use roads and must respect the surrounding environment Penalties / disqualifications Athletes must comply with this regulation and must have an appropriate sportsmanlike conduct, in accordance with the Portuguese Law. 10

12 2.8. Participation conditions Registration on this competition implies full acceptance of the rules. Participants will be held accountable for all actions that may cause material or moral damages to themselves and/or to third parties. The organization declines all responsibility in case of accident, negligence, or theft of objects Accident insurance The entry fee includes a personal accident insurance premium. 11

13 3. Registrations 3.1. Registration process Online registration at Registration prices and deadlines FCDTA 4 Days - maximum number of participants: 100 Until 31 st December Promotional Price 1st edition(30% discount); 700 in future editions. Until 28 th February Promotional Price 1st edition(30% discount); 750 in future editions. Includes: Transfers between stages everyday 3 nights in hotel, breakfast included, double or single occupancy (double rooms are limited in number (11)) 3 dinners; 3 light lunches (at the end of each stage); Douro River cruise: Barca D'alva - Pocinho; Personal accident insurance; Rescue and emergency services; Refreshments (food and drinks) approximately every 10 km; Finalist prize; Event souvenir; Other possible prizes. 12

14 It does not include: Flight or trip to Porto; Massages (10 each); Any other services not specified above. (No changes to the participant s data will be allowed after 28 th February 2018.) In the case of cancelation, the amount of the entry fee will be held in credit exclusively for next year s edition (2019) for the same athlete; in accordance to the following conditions: Cancelations Amount held in credit Until 01 st January 100% Until 31 st January 75% Until 15 th March 50% Until 28 th February 25% Cancelations in the case of injury, accompanied with a medical report: Cancelations in the case of injury Amount held in credit Until the 31 st January 100% Until the 15 th February 75% Until the 28 th February 50% FozCôa Solidarity Race 16 Km 15 (the price tag includespersonal accident insurance, bib number, refreshments during the race, light meal at the finish line, a Jersey, and any other offers that the organizermaygather). FozCôa Solidarity Race 31 Km 20 (the price tag includespersonal accident insurance, bib number, refreshments during the race, light meal at the finish line, a Jersey, and any other offers that the organizer may gather). 13

15 FCDTA 8 Days - maximum number of participants: 100 Until 31 st March Promotional Price 1st edition(30% discount); 1400 in future editions. Until 30 th September Promotional Price 1st edition(30% discount); 1500 in future editions. Includes: Transfers: Porto airport start of the event / end of the event Porto airport Transfers between stages everyday 6 nights in hotel (CAR), breakfast included, double or single occupancy (double rooms are limited in number (11)) 1 night in hotel (Hotel Spa Longroiva), breakfast included, single, double or triple occupancy (single rooms are limited in number) 7 dinners 7 light lunches (at the end of each stage); Douro River cruise, Pocinho - Barca D'alva - Pocinho; Personal accident insurance; Rescue and emergency services; Refreshments (food and drinks) approximately every 10 km; Finalist prize; Event souvenir; Expedition bag; Other possible prizes. It does not include: Flight or trip to Porto; Massages (10 each); Any other services not specified above (No changes to the participant s data will be allowed after 30 th September 2018.) 14

16 In the case of cancelation, the amount of the entry fee will be held in credit exclusively for next year s edition (2019) for the same athlete; in accordance to the following conditions: Cancelations Amount held in credit Until 31 st January 100% Until 31 st July 75% Until 31 st August 50% Until 30 th September 25% Cancelations in the case of injury, accompanied with a medical report: Cancelations in the case of injury Amount held in credit Until 31 st March 100% Until 31 st August 75% Until 30 th September 50% 3.3. Secretariat (race bib distribution) FCDTA 4 Days Thursday the 15 th of March 1:15pm 4:14pm: Race secretariat opening and bib distribution (during the train journey) FozCôa Solidarity Race Sunday the 18 th of March 8:00am 9:30am: Race secretariat opening and bib distribution (Côa Museum) FCDTA 8 Days Saturday the 13 th of October 1:30pm 3:00pm: Race secretariat opening and bib distribution (Porto Hotel) 3.4. Other services In case of drop out, transportation until the finish line is assured. Any other services that the organizer may grasp until the day of the event will be opportunely announced. 15

17 4. Rank and prizes 4.1. Prize giving: date and places 4.2. Categories Prizes FozCôa Solidarity Race: 18 th March at 1:30pm (Vila Nova de FozCôa s centre) FCDTA 4 Days: 18 th March at 1:30 pm (Vila Nova de FozCôa s centre) FCDTA 8 Days: 20 th October at 12:00 noon (Vila Nova de FozCôa s centre) FozCôa Douro Trail Adventure 4 Days Advanced/ 8 Days Advanced FozCôa Solidarity Race 31 Km/FozCôa Solidarity Race 16 Km Male: 1 st Trophy, registration nd - Trophy 3 rd - Trophy Female: 1 st Trophy, registration nd - Trophy 3 rd - Trophy FozCôa Douro Trail Adventure 4 Days Starter / 8 Days Starter Male: 1 st Trophy 2 nd Trophy 3 rd Trophy Female: 1 st Trophy 2 nd Trophy 3 rd Trophy 16

18 5. Information 5.1. How to get to Vila Nova de FozCôa If you travel from abroad, we recommend you to choose the Porto International Airport. Transfers from/to the airport are included in the entry fee (see program) Accommodation Accommodation between stages is included in the entry fee Places to visit There are several places to visit in the surrounding area. You can find out more on the official WebPages of the Municipal Chamber of Vila Nova de FozCôa. 6. Respect of the environment You can't throw down your litter (whether it s biodegradable or not) along the course. You must depose your litter either in the nearest refreshment post, or at the finish line. Don t leave more than footprints, don t take more than pictures! 7. Image rights Each participant authorizes the organizers to use any images or recordings taken during the event. Those images may be used for promotional documents and/or advertising mediums (radio, press, video, photo, internet, outdoors, etc.). 17